The Cycling Thread

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Originally Posted by Scoobs

Is this a reasonable spec? What would you change? Is Centaur a good level groupset?

Ribble R872 Carbon Road Frame 52.5cm C to top
Ribble R872 Carbon Road Forks 1 1/8"-1 1/2 ITS 45x45
Ribble R872 Headset 1 1/8" - 1 1/2" Hidden 45x45
Campagnolo 2013 Centaur Black 10 Spd Double Groupset
Campagnolo Power Torque Outboard Cups (EPS Compatible) Eng
Campagnolo Centaur Black Brakes Road
Campagnolo 10Spd Centaur UD Cassette 12-25
Campagnolo 10Spd Centaur Chain
Campagnolo Centaur Blk PT 10Spd C/Set Compact 172.5 34/50
Campagnolo Centaur Black 10Spd Double Front Gear Braze-on
Campagnolo Centaur Black 10Spd Rear Gear Short
Campagnolo P/Shift Ergos Dble Centaur Alloy Blk 10 w/cbls Blk
Mavic Pr WTS Aksium S Red Clincher ED11 Camp 700x23
ITM Triango Wing Carbon (31.8 ) Bars Black 42cm
ITM Triango Carbon (31.8 ) Stem Black 100mm
ITM Headset Spacer Carbon 1 1/8" 10mm
Selle Italia X1 Saddle (BIKE) Black
ITM Triango Wing Carbon Seatpillar Black 31.6 350mm
ITM Cork Embossed Handlebar Tape Black

The only thing I'd change is the wheels, nothing wrong with the Aksiums, but a tad heavy

If you go down the Campag route then these are quite a bit lighter, without breaking that bank

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/roa...ir/campwhfr612

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Originally Posted by Scoobs

Thanks Mav. That Planet X is bloody good value.

On the 30th Planet X bikes are reduced, doesn't state which bikes, but might be worth checking out.

On Saturday, wheels are reduced by 15%

http://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=...d&e=ee78a86d9b

After much deliberation I have decided to go with:

Ribble R872 frame
Campag Centaur groupset
Mavic Ksyrium Elite S wheels

I've cut back a bit on the finishing kit...bars, stem, seatpost etc to improve on the wheel selection (and still over budget...but budgets are there to be broken right (please support my man maths)).

I've been speaking to a few road bike riders that I know and they have good experience with the kit I've mentioned including the Ribble frame. Didn't like the look of the Planet X in the end, same reason why I've gone with the Campag kit over Shimano. I didn't like the looks of the 105 or Ultegra stuff, although I'm sure it works flawlessly. I have Shimano stuff on my MTB and it's always been great.

Just need to scrape together some funds although I am thinking I should just 0% APR it over 10 months instead of outright purchase..?

[Ch00]

Originally Posted by Dipper

Get a couple of these, narrow beam so can be angled at the road in front of you, cheap as chips and very bright. I've been using these for 4 years and many others I know use them, with very few issues - the odd battery doesn't last - but at this price they are effectively disposable...

How long on a full charge will you get out of it?

I need 2 hours tops.

Nice. ("welcome to jazz club")

Yeah, my budget is always broken when buying a new bike. If they are giving you 0% on it, why wouldn't you finance it. Even if I had the cash sitting around I would 0% finance something if its offered, but that might just be me being an ex banker.

They do say, Shimano wears out, Campag wears in. Has roughly been my experience, but I haven't really done the miles to prove it.

[Dipper]

Originally Posted by Ch00

How long on a full charge will you get out of it?

I need 2 hours tops.

3-4 hours on full if the battery's a good un. The batteries are Li Ion which are best re-charged after each use. It's best to carry a spare battery though as the protection circuitry cuts the power when the battery runs too low.

[Ch00]

Originally Posted by Dipper

3-4 hours on full if the battery's a good un. The batteries are Li Ion which are best re-charged after each use. It's best to carry a spare battery though as the protection circuitry cuts the power when the battery runs too low.

I thank you.

[Dipper]

Originally Posted by Scoobs

After much deliberation I have decided to go with:

Ribble R872 frame
Campag Centaur groupset
Mavic Ksyrium Elite S wheels

I've cut back a bit on the finishing kit...bars, stem, seatpost etc to improve on the wheel selection (and still over budget...but budgets are there to be broken right (please support my man maths)).

I've been speaking to a few road bike riders that I know and they have good experience with the kit I've mentioned including the Ribble frame. Didn't like the look of the Planet X in the end, same reason why I've gone with the Campag kit over Shimano. I didn't like the looks of the 105 or Ultegra stuff, although I'm sure it works flawlessly. I have Shimano stuff on my MTB and it's always been great.

Just need to scrape together some funds although I am thinking I should just 0% APR it over 10 months instead of outright purchase..?

Very nice, great choice of wheels, you wont regret it. Interest free credit has got to be the way to go...

Mavi/Pookie - wonder whether you can help. I remember a while back you found some good deals on the Tacx trainers - well I'm game for one right now but having looked I can't find many second hand and wondered whether you'd seen any recently?

Oh also Pookie you're probably the man for this - do I need anything specifically for the computer side of thing?